The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 14, 2026

The Craving is ThereSanDiego's weekly guide to what's worth eating and drinking in San Diego right now. Every Tuesday, we surface new restaurant openings, standout happy hours, limited-time menu specials, and upcoming food events across the city - so you know what's happening before everyone else does.
A New Year’s Eve Speakeasy You Won’t Want to Miss
Head to a glammed-out speakeasy this New Year’s Eve at The Abbey on Fifth Ave! The night will be packed with 20’s-themed music, drinks, live entertainment,...
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Have a Beery New Year’s Eve
Stone Brewing Liberty Station is hosting a beery New Year’s Eve event to remember (or forget, as the case may be)! There will be live music...
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An End of the Year Adventure: Tidepooling at Dike Rock
One of the many things that separates our sweet city of San Diego from all the rest is the amazing opportunity for adventure and unique outdoor activities. If you...
A Last Hoorah for Carnitas Snack Shack in Del Mar
A Last Hoorah for Carnitas Snack Shack in Del Mar
As the 2016 year ends, so will the Carnitas Snack Shack in Del Mar be closing its doors. But this awesome and beloved snack maker intends to...
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America’s Largest Balloon Parade at the Port of San Diego!
Don’t miss the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade! It’s the country’s largest balloon parade! The streets of downtown San Diego come alive with this...
Upgrade Your Drinking Style in 2017 with Expert Mixologists at the Cove
2017 is a whole new year. On your list of resolutions and life-upgrades, we highly suggest you include some seriously fancy cocktails, courtesy of George’s Level2...
Bloody Marys, Beer and Bowl Games in the Gaslamp
Football. Beers. Flat screens. Now we’re talkin’. You’re gonna want to head to the heart of the Gaslamp District for Quad AleHouse and Gaslamp Tavern’s celebration...
Holiday Food and Wine Tour in Mexico’s Wine Country
Finish 2016 off right by taking this unique Baja, Mexico holiday food and wine tour on Friday Dec 30. This adventure will keep your date and...
A New Year’s Champagne Campaign at Quad Alehouse and Gaslamp Tavern
That’s right guys. New Year’s Eve falls on a Saturday this year. You know what that means! It wouldn’t be right to celebrate only on NYE when...
7 Great Ways to See the Whales In San Diego This Season
The season for whale watching in San Diego is officially upon us! For the next couple of months, we’ll have a great opportunity to see the...
Here’s A Great Big List Of Things To Do In San Diego This Weekend
Christmas is this Sunday, but we know that just because the holidays are here, there’s no reason to be cooped up at home all weekend....
Merry Mexmas! El Vez at the Casbah
Have yourself one very different and very Merry Mexmas this year, with El Vez at the Casbah Friday Dec 23! This is an event you just...
Give San Diego a Good Name: Bon Jovi in March
Ever spent a late night in a bar belting “You Give Love a Bad Name?” Then you need to head out to Viejas Arena on March 5...
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at The Del
Celebrate Christmas Eve with an elegant Victorian buffet dinner in the magnificent Crown Room decorated to celebrate A Season to Sparkle. The celebration includes live...
Elephante x Insomniac at Bassmnt Friday 12/23
Bassmnt Fridays with Insomniac Events For tickets & more info —> http://bit.ly/2dEj0mU For VIP table reservations —> 619.231.9200 Bassmnt x Insomniac Events present Elephante Friday...
Miller’s Field Naughty or Nice Holiday Bash
Santa is checking his list…Have you been Naughty or Nice? Show your true colors at Miller’s Field on Friday December 23rd! $200 CASH Prize to...
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Deck the Walls! Skate Deck Art Show at Basic Urban Kitchen and Bar
On Tuesday Dec 27, join the Sk8ology and Thumbprint Gallery San Diego crews for their 4th custom skate deck art show! Held at Basic Urban Kitchen...
9 Hangover Remedies That Actually Work
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ1j-LzBble/ With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, many of us are about to get, well, out of our heads. The obvious problem: the...
Crafts, Cookies & Collabs at Bottlecraft Little Italy
‘Tis the season to drink and decorate! Thursday Dec 22, head over to Bottlecraft Little Italy for Crafts, Cookies, & Collabs! At this awesome event, you’ll...
A Wild Night with Desert Hearts at Spin
A photo posted by HOUSE • TECHNO • LOVE (@desertheartsfestival) on Dec 12, 2016 at 11:14am PST Who else knows how to throw a party...
Barrel Republic is Throwing One Big Customer Appreciation Party
It’s official: Barrel Republic is on the nice list. This craft beer mecca is showing major appreciation for all their customers by throwing an epic appreciation party Friday...
Take the Polar Plunge for a Good Cause!
Do something wild for a good cause this year! On Thursday Dec 22, The Pearl Hotel is teaming up with ARTS non-profit agency to bring us...
Hip Hop AND RUN
Yeah, you read it right: Hip Hop AND RUN! Look at it this way: ever wanted to jam out to a song but you’re just...
Thorn Street Brewery’s 4th Anniversary Party!
Thorn Street Brewery is turning 4! You know what that means? Beer and donuts! Come and help TSB celebrate four awesome years in North Park on Thursday Dec 22, starting...
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